Battlefield 3 for Console Getting Some Multiplayer Cutbacks

I'm pretty sure we saw this coming. Even after being told that Battlefield 3's PC version would run at 60FPS, while the console version would run at 30FPS, we could've assumed that some sacrifices had to be made to get the console versions of the game on par. Well, looking at the very first Fault Line trailers, I don't think a console could've had that much power to get a game to play like that - after all, those trailers were from the PC version of the game.

Although, that's one thing. What was announced by DICE, the developers behind the big franchise, was that multiplayer will be getting some cutbacks for consoles. The most unique thing about Battielfied is the number of players on one- er-...battlfield, heh! On the PC version of the game, which is obviously the lead platform, will contain 64 players all at once, while console will support only up to 24.

Here's what Patrick Bach, executive producer at DICE had to say:

If you want the same quality of game, I would say it's really, really hard. We tried to get more players in [to the console version] but then you need to scale down all the graphics, scale down all the destructibility, and sometimes you need to scale down all the map sizes. Everything is a compromise on: where do you cut?

Everything is a compromise. It's not that we're evil or stupid. We didn't choose not to have more players - we would love to do 64 players on console but then we would have to cut away so much; people would get very upset that it looked worse, played worse and wasn't as fun as the PC version. We would never do that because the fun is always more important."

Another thing that has been confirmed by Bach was that maps will be more "compact" - just a bit smaller. From the sound of how he puts it, he is promising that it won't be anything major.

When we say they are smaller, it's not that we have cut them in half. But we tried to compact them slightly to keep the action up. If you compare it to Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the maps weren't really small on console. We actually had huge maps even for console. We have the same kind of angle on it right now [in Battlefield 3]. We want to create the same experience for PC as for consoles

As October is just a few mere months away, expect to hear way more about Battlefield soon. Not to mention that the multiplayer beta starts not long before the release date.

Here's 17 Minutes of In-Depth Battlefield 3 Details From EA

So apparently, EA has their own web series that's dedicated to their upcoming games called EA PWNED (yeah, never heard of it either) and for their recent episode, instead of focusing on many of their titles that are soon to be released, this one is entirely dedicated to the highly anticipated Battlefield 3.

In this episode of EA PWNED, we take a look at the in-depth details for the upcoming shooter from DICE. From the new Frostbite 2 engine and its many different aspects the brings Battlefield 3 to life in the most realistic way, to taking a quick look at "Back to Karkand" which is a DLC pack that will be available for those who pre-ordered the game. With the addition of the "Back to Karkand," we will be looking at the comparison between what it looked like in Battlefield 2 and what it now looks like in Battlefield 3. We also take a look at what weapons will be used in Battlefield 3.

There's no doubt in my mind that Battlefield 3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 are going head to head and win that fanbase over to each other's games. With E3 2011 just 1 week away, we'll see what both games have to offer!

Battlefield 3 Demo Coming Before Its Release

From G4TV.com, it's been confirmed that there will be a Battlefield 3 demo upon it's close release date by MSXbox-World.com. No release date yet, but it's been confirmed that there will be co-op and will be played differently compared to the game's actual single-player and multiplayer campaign.

Battlefield 3's 3rd "Fault Line" Gameplay Video - Be Amazed (Again)!

Every so often, DICE and EA release an gameplay "episode" for the upcoming and highly anticipated Battlefield 3. Let me tell...it never ceases to amaze! Just today, a new one was released for our viewing pleasure with even more combat being portrayed. Seriously, Call of Duty better watch out for the time being. DICE and EA don't seem like they're going to be holding back with marketing for this game.

Battlefield 3 Gameplay

Well people, it's time to upgrade your gaming PC because Battlefield 3 is coming. Running on the Frostbite 2 engine, Battlefield 3 is aiming to give Call of Duty a run for its money. The gameplay is from the single player campaign which is a new step for the Battlefield series. Take a look, and then weep with joy.

Battlefield 3 is being developed by DICE and published by EA. The game is set to be released on the PC, PS3, and 360 later this year. This gameplay was revealed at the 2011 Game Developers Conference.